Oral Biology and Restorative Dentistry

Nabil F Bissada is Professor and Chair of the Department of Periodontics at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland Ohio. He is the Director of the Postdoctoral Graduate Program in Periodontics at the School of Dental Medicine and also maintains a private practice in Cleveland Ohio. In addition to his BDS degree from Cairo University and DDS degree from Case Western Reserve University, Dr. Bissada has MSD degree in Periodontics and also has a certificate in Oral Medicine and Oral Diagnosis from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Bissada has authored and coauthored over 120 articles published in various peered journals and has lectured extensively at local National and International levels. His expertise is in prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases. He also published numerous articles related to the link between periodontal diseases and systemic health in medical and dental journals.

Marie M. Tolarova, Professor and Executive Director of Pacific\'s Craniofacial and Cleft Prevention Program, has led the dental school\'s efforts to help individuals with cleft lip and palate for many years. She has produced extensive research regarding clefts and has taken part in dozens of International mission trips to help individuals with congenital anomalies. In 2011, Tolarova organized an International Conference in San Francisco which brought together surgeons, dentists, geneticists and others to work towards an effective approach to cleft lip and palate prevention.

Paul van der Stelt graduated as DDS in 1974 and has obtained his Ph.D. in 1979 from Vrije University, Amsterdam. He was appointed chairman of the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology in 1982 and became professor in 1986. He was president of the International Association of Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology in 2007-2009 and was Honorary Secretary of the European Academy of Dento-Maxillofacial Radiology from 2004 until 2010. He has published more than 150 papers in peer reviewed journals and is serving as editorial board member on several scientifi c dental journals.

Abou-Rabii has received his PhD in Dental Pharmacology from Auvergne University (France) in 2004. He obtained his Master of Research in Biology and Medicine from Joseph Fourier University in France in 1998. And and his postgraduate Diploma in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 1993. Dr Abou-Rabii has is the course director of the MSc in Implant Dentistry in Warwick University in UK, he is leading multiple researches and has published several papers. He is a fellow of The Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics (IADFE) and the Vice President of the PTT group in the International Association of Dental Research (IADR).

Fazeli has obtained a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree with highest honour from Ukrainian Medical Stomatological Academy in 2009. He has also completed a Clinical Ordinator Course in Prosthetic Dentistry at Ukrainian Medical Stomatological Academy in April 2010 and worked as a clinical assistant professor of prosthodontics in the department of Prosthetic Dentistry and Implantology of UMSA. He was a head of scientific circle at Normal Physiology Department and an active member of scientific circle at Microbiology and Surgical Dentistry Departments in UMSA. He has published over 45 papers in international scientific journals (such as "World of Medicine and Biology" and "Ukrainian Military Medicine"), conferences and 3 books (such as "Asymmetry in maxillofacial region: some theoretical and practical aspects")He has received many scientific awards including: a diploma for the best conference paper at the "New Technologies in Dentistry" scientific conference in Poltava-Ukraine, a bronze medal at the Biology Olympiad and a diploma for the best conference paper at the "Actual problems of Clinical and Theoretical Medicine" scientific conference in Poltava-Ukraine. He currently works as academic director and clinical research coordinator of the London School of Facial Orthotropics and his research interests mainly include orthotropic approach to facial growth guidance, prosthodontic and orthotropic treatment of TMJ problems, aetiology of malocclusion, orofacial myology, myofunctional therapy and asymmetry in the maxillofacial region.

M. Omer Gorduysus (DDS, PhD, Professor) was born in Istanbul,1963. Graduated from Hacettepe University, Faculty of Dentistry in 1986 with the degree of DDS, completed his Post-graduate Program in Endodontics in the United States at the University of Southern California with the scholarship of Turkish Goverment and received the title of \"Specialist in Endodontics (1990-1992) later received his PhD degree in Endodontics from Hacettepe University, Ankara-Turkey in 1993, went to ACTA of Amsterdam with the scholarship of the Goverment of the Netherlands (given by NUFFIC) in 1998, in the same year became invited professor and clinical instructor at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics in Canada (1998-2000).Studied in the field of research and has many publications in SCI covered besides the some local and international journals.Actual position is Professor at Hacettepe University, Faculty of Dentistry Department of Endodontics and giving national and international lectures,editorship and convener of graduate endo.

Dr. Oswaldo Villa, male, Oral Implantology, graduated from UNAM University National Autonomus of Mexico, 2007. He worked for Westhill University 2010 and, ISO (instituto Study Odontoiatrici). He obtain the Master Degree in ULA (Latin-American University), is member of ITI (International Team For implantology since 2008), Member, ADA, world member of Leading implants centers, He was selected as an speaker of Manohay Mexico (straumman/Neodent) since 2014, he was guest speaker in a several Universities, in programs of oral implantology, He has participated in conferences in Mexico , Colombia and Venezuela.

Oral Implantology

Dr. Arthur Goren is Clinical Professor, Department of Cariology and Comprehensive Care, NYU College of Dentistry; Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics and Digital Technology, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Oral Biology and Pathology, School of Dental Medicine SUNY Stony Brook. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Oral And Maxillofacial Radiology. Dr. Goren is a past director of the Division of Radiology, School of Dental Medicine SUNY Stony Brook. He also has over 60 articles published in peer reviewed journals and over 75 published abstracts. He has lectured nationally and internationally on Radiology, plus being a reviewer in Radiology for many dental journals. Dr. Goren also has chaired several committees in the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. He also has had several research grants.

Dr. Isabel Rambob received her doctor of dental surgery degree from the State University of Feira de Santana, Brazil in 1997. She completed a one-year Program in Advanced Education in Comprehensive Dentistry at New York University College of Dentistry in 2007. She then pursued and completed a one-year Residency Program in Advanced Education in General Dentistry at Howard University College of Dentistry in 2008.She was the dental director at National Minority AIDS Education and Training Center from 2009-2010. She was a HIV/AIDS & oral health preceptor at Howard University College of Medicine from 2009-2010. She was the dental director at Health Care for the Homeless Maryland from 2010-2011. Currently Dr. Rambob is an assistant professor at University of Maryland School of Dentistryin the Department of General Dentistry; the course director of treatment planning II, the director of the Domestic Violence Survivors clerkship; a member of the committee on dental recruitment and admissions. She is also a guest lecturer at New York University College of Dentistry, Howard University College of Dentistry and VA Medical Center Baltimore. Dr. Rambob has been lecturing nationally and internationally, and has been extensively engaged in numerous community-based activities. She has been practicing as a general dentist for over 15 years. Her main interests in Dentistry are: oral health in vulnerable populations, cosmetic dentistry, cultural factors in patient management, emotional intelligence and patient satisfaction, and dental photography.

Graduated as a Medicine 1982 School of Medicine at the University of Valencia , 1986 Dentistry . In 1992, he defended his PhD thesis Univ. of Murcia Spain Employed at the Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, Univ. of Murcia Spain since 1989. sHe is Professor, Consultant and Oral Medicine , School of Medicine and Dentistry, Murcia University. She was Director of the Stomatology Department (Murcia University.). Co-authored 140 papers indexed JCR her research focuses on oral medicine, special dental care, auto-immune diseases, Pia Lopez has (co)authored more than 170 peer-reviewed scientific publications and many books.

Dr.Abou-Rabii has extensive experience in Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery and Implant Dentistry,he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1991 and his postgraduate Diploma in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 1993. He obtained his Master of Research in Biology and Medicine from Joseph Fourier University in France in 1998 and his PhD in Dental Pharmacology from Auvergne University (France) in 2004. Dr Abou-Rabii has practiced implant dentistry and oral surgery for more than 15 years before joining the teaching staff as an Academic Course Director of the MSc of Implant Dentistry of the University of Warwick. Iyad Abou-Rabii is has a long experience in clinical and non-clinical multidisciplinary dentistry teaching and practicing, leading multiple researches in both biological and educational fields. He is a fellow of The Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics (IADFE) and the Immediate Past President of the PTT group in the International Association of Dental Research (IADR).

Dr. Bollen studied dentistry at the Catholic University in Leuven (Belgium). He graduated in 1992 (DDS). Afterwards he started immediately with his PhD research and his MSc-specialisation in periodontology at the same university. In 1996 he received his PhD (“Full-mouth disinfection and hard surface smoothening reduce the subgingival microbial load”). In 1997 he finished his MSc in periodontology (dep. Prof. Dr. D. van Steenberghe). From 1998 on, Curd Bollen combined his private clinic (limited to periodontology, halitosis and implantology) with part-time jobs at different universities in Europe. He was consultant at the universities of Leuven and Liège (Belgium), Nijmegen (The Netherlands) and Bonn (Germany). From 2010 till 2012, he was clinical assistant professor at the university of Düsseldorf (Germany). Dr. Bollen published more than 25 articles in peer-reviewed international dental journals. He is editor of 2 online dental journals. For the moment Curd Bollen has his private clinic, limited to several dental specializations, in the Netherlands. He is consultant for the Foundation for Oral Rehabilitation and for the French implant company Anthogyr. His actual research interests are: halitosis, short/wide and thin/long implants and peri-implantitis

Professor Carina Mehanna Zogheib graduated as a DDS from Saint Joseph University in Beirut, Lebanon. She obtained a specialty degree in Operative Dentistry and a PhD degree. She is former head of department and currently director of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry Postgraduate Program at the Saint Joseph University and President of the Continuing Education Committee in the Lebanese Dental Association. She is a researcher, is involved in the undergraduate and postgraduate student programs. She has extensive experience in organizing training programs. She is an examiner for the Lebanese Ministry of Education, an OPL for many dental societies and gives lectures locally and abroad. She has national and international publications and is a reviewer and an editorial board member of dental journals.

Dr. Alex Iñiguez is PhD from Valencia University.He worked during 10 years in the Pharmaceutical Industry (Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals), in the Commercial and Medical Departments (Medical Advisor, MSL, European Medical Advisor), and during 5 years as Scientific Manager in the Oral-B Iberia Professional Team (P&G). His expertise covers Oral Health,Hypertension, Osteoporosis and Female Sexual Dysfunction fields.As of 2014 he is the CEO & Founder of SMILE International Consulting (www.smileic.com).

Mark Bowes spent 20 years in private practice in London focusing mainly on Aesthetic and Complex Restorative Dentistry. He was a member of the British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry and have been a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists from 1997. Since 2005 he have been in Private Practice in Cape Town where his practice is limited to Aesthetic Dentistry. In 2010 he founded the South African Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry for which he is now President. He is the Congress President for the World International Federation of Esthetic Dentistry ( IFED ) to be held in Cape Town 2015. He is also on the Scientific committee. He is the member and registered speaker for the ITI. He lecture extensively in Southern Africa on all aspects of Aesthetic Dentistry and run Restorative courses with the respected Implant Aesthetic Academy in both Johannesburg and Cape Town.